{"id":63354,"date":"2026-04-03T14:06:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/pardeeschool\/?p=63354"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:06:09","slug":"woodward-attends-uss-massachusetts-commissioning-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/pardeeschool\/2026\/04\/03\/woodward-attends-uss-massachusetts-commissioning-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodward Attends USS Massachusetts Commissioning Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"
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John D. Woodward visits the USS Massachusetts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

John D. Woodward, Jr.<\/a> Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School of Global Studies and the director of the BU Division of Military Education, represented Boston University at the commissioning ceremonies for the USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), the US Navy\u2019s most advanced attack submarine. The ceremonies were held on March 28 in Boston Harbor. Thousands of people braved the cold weather and winds to attend. Speakers included Governor Maura Healey, Congressman Seth Moulton, and Navy General Counsel David Denton, along with senior Navy officers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After the ceremony, Prof. Woodward enjoyed a special tour of the submarine hosted by members of the crew. Reflecting on this experience, he commented: <\/span>\u201cI have always wanted to be on an active duty submarine and thanks to the US Navy and the sailors of the USS Massachusetts, I got my \u2018bucket list\u2019 wish.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>He continued \u201cAlthough it is the most advanced attack submarine in the world, space is definitely at a premium on board, amenities are limited, and you don\u2019t smell fresh air or see sunlight. It takes a very special kind of sailor to serve on a submarine. I have complete respect and admiration for their dedication and capabilities. One day I am sure a BU Naval ROTC alum will be one of the seventeen officers serving on the USS Massachusetts.\u201d<\/p>\n

John D. Woodward, Jr.<\/a>\u00a0is the Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. A former CIA officer, he has served as an operations officer in the Clandestine Service and as a technical intelligence officer in the Directorate of Science and Technology. Woodward, Jr. is a published author and has contributed to prominent news outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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